Lummi Nation School (LNS) is a K-12tribal school for theLummi people, inunincorporatedWhatcom County, Washington, with aBellingham postal address.[1] It is affiliated with theBureau of Indian Education (BIE).[2]
It has a compact with the state of Washington and receives a grant from theBureau of Indian Education (BIE).[3]
According to Kira M. Cox of theSeattle Times, circa 2003-2008 the school had significant staff and principal turnover, low test scores, and low student discipline. Five superintendents and three principals were in place during that period.[4]
According to Cox, after 2008, when Heather Leighton became principal, conditions improved.[4] In 2008 there were 350 students.[4]
A related boarding facility for the tribal school, Lummi Youth Academy, opened in 2008. It cost $2.1 million to build and was to hold up to 40 boarders in grades 8–12, with a staff of 21 employees. TheGates Foundation and other charitable entities planned to help cover the $1.4 million yearly cost of operations.[5] An equal number of male and female students may be accommodated. Students may live at school year round, or they may visit family on weekends.[6]
2334 Lummi View Drive Bellingham WA, 98226
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